WEATHER
Winter Weather Alert: Which states will see snow storms today, Thursday, December 7?
Cold temperatures and winter storms will be affecting communities across the country on 7 December. Check out the full list of NWS alerts.
Around the country, cold temperatures and snow are creating dangerous conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued dozens of alerts. If you live in an affected area, it is advised that you take the proper precautions to stay safe. We have compiled all of the current alerts active for Wednesday, 6 December, and for the full details, check out the NWS website.
What is a Winter Weather Advisory?
The following areas are under Winter Weather Advisory, which the NWS issues “for any amount of freezing rain, or when 2 to 4 inches of snow (alone or in combination with sleet and freezing rain), is expected to cause a significant inconvenience, but not serious enough to warrant a warning.” For the details, please review the information uploaded to the NWS website, which compiles and updates these alerts.
Winter Weather Advisory
ALASKA
Bering Strait Coast | In effect until 3 PM AKST Saturday.
Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp | In effect until 3 AM AKST Thursday.
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills | In effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday.
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Baldwin Peninsula | In effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday.
Noatak Valley | In effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday.
Shishmaref | In effect until 3 PM AKST Saturday.
St Lawrence Island | In effect until 3 PM AKST Saturday.
Upper Kobuk Valleys | In effect until 6 AM AKST Thursday.
Western Arctic Coast | In effect until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
Yukon Delta Coast | In effect until 6 AM AKST Friday.
CALIFORNIA
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County | In effect until 10 PM PST Thursday.
Northern Trinity | In effect from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Thursday.
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park | In effect until 10 PM PST Thursday.
COLORADO
Elkhead and Park Mountains | In effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM MST Friday.
Grand and Battlement Mesas-Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Northwest San Juan Mountains | In effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday.
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet | In effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Saturday.
IDAHO
Bear River Range-Caribou Range-Big Hole Mountains-Centennial Mountains - Island Park | In effect until 6 PM MST this evening above 6500 feet and from midnight tonight to 10 PM MST Friday.
Blackfoot Mountains-Teton Valley | In effect from midnight tonight to 10 PM MST Friday.
Frank Church Wilderness-Sawtooth/Stanley Basin-Sun Valley Region-Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin | In effect until 3 AM MST Friday above 7000 feet.
Raft River Region | In effect from 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday above 6000 feet.
Southern Hills/Albion Mountains-Marsh and Arbon Highlands | In effect from 9 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday above 6000 feet.
MONTANA
Bears Paw Mountains and Southern Blaine | In effect from 8 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Friday.
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains | In effect from 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM MST Friday.
Daniels-Sheridan-Northern Valley-Eastern Roosevelt | In effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.
East Glacier Park Region | In effect until 5 AM MST Friday.
Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains | In effect until 9 PM MST this evening.
Little Belt and Highwood Mountains | In effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon.
Lower Clark Fork Region | In effect from 3 AM Thursday to 9 AM MST Friday.
McCone-Richland-Dawson-Prairie-Wibaux | In effect from 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Friday.
Northwest Beaverhead County | In effect until 11 AM MST Friday.
Southern Clearwater Mountains | In effect from 2 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.
West Glacier Region | In effect from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Friday.
NORTH DAKOTA
Divide-Burke-Williams-Mountrail | In effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday.
NEVADA
Greater Lake Tahoe Area | In effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM Thursday above 6000 feet.
Northern Elko County-Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | In effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Friday above 6500 feet.
Southern Clearwater Mountains | In effect from 2 AM Thursday to 8 AM PST Friday.
OREGON
Modoc County | In effect until 4 PM PST Thursday.
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Northwest Blue Mountains | In effect from 4 AM Thursday to 10 AM PST Friday above 4000 feet.
Northern Oregon Cascades-Cascades in Lane County-South Washington Cascades | In effect today through 10 AM Friday for areas above 3000 feet in the Cascades.
South Central Oregon Cascades | In effect until 4 AM PST Friday above 3500 feet.
Western Siskiyou County | In effect until 4 PM PST Thursday above 3500 feet.
WASHINGTON
Central Panhandle Mountains | In effect until 10 AM PST Friday.
Western Chelan County | In effect until 10 AM PST Friday.
WYOMING
Jackson Hole-Star Valley | In effect until 5 PM MST Friday.
Wind River Mountains West-Salt River and Wyoming Ranges | In effect until 5 PM MST Friday.
What is a Winter Storm Warning?
The more severe alert issued by the NWS is a Winter Storm Warning, which includes “heavy snow of at least 6 inches in 12 hours, or at least 8 inches in 24 hours, is expected. It can also be issued if sleet accumulation will be at least half an inch.”
Winter Storm Warning
ALASKA
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast | Winter storm warning remains in effect until 3 AM AKST Thursday.
WYOMING
Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains | Winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST Friday.
Yellowstone National Park | Winter storm warning remains in effect until 11 PM MST this evening.
It’s important to keep yourself updated with the latest weather alerts. To get the full details, you can visit the NWS website. In most cases, these warnings will advise you to stay off the roads or take necessary precautions. For instance, make sure to give yourself extra time to reach your destination as the roads might be slippery and require you to slow down at certain points. When you’re not on the road, it’s also important to be cautious while walking on walkways, sidewalks, and paths as they can become icy and increase the risk of injuries.